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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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